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Director of Transportation OpsTexas Department of Transportation • Tyler, TX, United States
Director of Transportation Ops

Director of Transportation Ops

Texas Department of Transportation • Tyler, TX, United States
4 days ago
Salary
$123,252.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description
Position Information

TxDOT's Tyler District is seeking a Director of Transportation Operations.

This challenging and rewarding role oversees daily traffic operations and requires ongoing, effective collaboration with key external and internal stakeholders. The selected candidate will provide strategic direction to district staff across relevant program areas. Responsibilities include managing engineering, construction, and operations for traffic signals, ITS assets and the district's traffic safety program.

Salary Grade/Range: (B31): $123,252- $208,449/yearly

Physical work location: 2709 W Front St, Tyler, TX 75702

Benefits and Perks

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

  • Retirement Plans
  • Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
  • Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
  • On-the-Job Training
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
  • Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
  • Family-Friendly Policies and Programs
In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

Position Description

Oversees the Transportation Operations function for a district's highways and facilities in accordance with Department standards. Reporting directly to the District Engineer, manages a group of professional, technical and administrative employees and may oversee district wide construction contract work concerning transportation operations. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:
  • Meets with the appropriate supervisors, law enforcement and/or city officials to discuss transportation problems and possible solutions.
  • Oversees and/or performs traffic engineering studies and warranting of traffic signals, signing and speed zones; analyzes operational impact on state highway system of proposed developments; coordinates with others on project development.
  • Oversees the installation, maintenance and repair of illumination systems, flashing beacons, flashing signs, flashing school speed zone signs, navigation lights and lift stations.
  • Oversees the installation, operation, maintenance and repair of all transportation management systems, traffic signals and radios including negotiating, administering and monitoring contracts.
  • Oversees Traffic Operations, Community Traffic Safety Programs and the preparation of the District Highway Safety Plan.
  • Oversees transportation operations related activities for the district.
  • Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation management systems and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
  • Responsible for determining the need for, and developing plans, specifications and estimates for transportation projects including signs, traffic signals, illumination, turn lanes, speed zones, school zones, pavement markings.
  • Responsible for Railroad Programs.
  • Responsible for Striping Operations.
  • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related science bachelor's or higher degree accepted by TX PELS.

Experience:
  • 7 years of experience in transportation engineering in the construction of highways, bridges or structures. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
  • Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for

    supervisory/managerial experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
  • Valid driver's license at time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
  • Texas Licensed Prof Engineer*
*Professional engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire, and (3) sign an agreement to that effect as a condition of employment.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of
  • Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
  • Traffic signal design
Some knowledge of
  • Fundamentals of electrical/electronics and design procedures
Expert skill in
  • Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Proficient skill in
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
Other Attributes Profile
  • Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
  • Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
  • Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
  • Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Conditions of Employment:

Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
  • Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

    • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation - 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) - does not authorize "medical marijuana" under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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